by Ophtek, LLC | May 17, 2022 | Ophtek, Rasberry Robin, USB Drives, USB Flash Drives, USB Malware
USB drives are vital parts of any IT system, providing external storage and simple file transfers. But they also run the risk of introducing malware to PCs. We’ve talked in the past about USB drives which can completely destroy a PC, but this new threat is a little...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 10, 2022 | Cyber Security, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Security, Security, VPN
Security in business is paramount, and when it comes to IT networks it’s absolutely crucial. One of the best ways to protect your network is with a VPN. With the number of cyberattacks in 2021 hitting new highs, protecting your IT network has never been more...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 26, 2022 | BIOS Vulnerability, Hackers, Lenovo Laptop, Ophtek
You’d like to think that brand new IT equipment is as malware resistant as possible. But, as Lenovo has discovered, this isn’t always the case. In a highly embarrassing move for the company, Lenovo has had to issue an announcement that more than 100 of their laptop...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 19, 2022 | Cyber Security, Cyber Security Conference, Ophtek, Russian Hackers
Ophtek’s expertise and authority within the world of cybersecurity will be demonstrated at three cyber security conferences in 2022. Every modern organization should prioritize IT as one of the most crucial elements of their day-to-day operations. Without suitable IT...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 12, 2022 | attachments, email links, fake emails, Hijacks, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Updates
A new method for spreading malware online has been discovered, and it involves taking advantage of email threads to deploy malware loaders. Email threads can quickly build, especially if there are more than two participants. As such, it can be difficult to keep up...
